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Indonesia to repatriate British grandmother on death row in drug case

Indonesia to repatriate British grandmother on death row in drug case

Indonesia signed an agreement on Tuesday to repatriate two British nationals, including a grandmother on death row for more than a decade on drug charges, a minister said.

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US tariffs take big bite out of Swiss exports

US tariffs take big bite out of Swiss exports

Stiff US tariffs on Switzerland badly hurt the Alpine country's exports in the third quarter, official figures showed Tuesday, with Swiss watchmakers suffering badly.

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UK borrowing hits five-year high ahead of budget

UK borrowing hits five-year high ahead of budget

UK government borrowing reached a five-year high in September, official data showed Tuesday, adding pressure to the government ahead of its annual budget.

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Dyche replaces Postecoglou as Nottingham Forest manager

Dyche replaces Postecoglou as Nottingham Forest manager

Nottingham Forest have appointed Sean Dyche as their new head coach on a deal until 2027, the Premier League club announced Tuesday.

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Dyche appointed new manager of Nottingham Forest

Dyche appointed new manager of Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have appointed Sean Dyche as their new head coach on a deal until 2027, the Premier League club announced Tuesday.

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France's ex-leader Sarkozy jailed, proclaiming his innocence

France's ex-leader Sarkozy jailed, proclaiming his innocence

France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy became the first former head of an EU state to be jailed Tuesday, proclaiming his innocence as he entered a Paris prison.

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European airlines drop vague promises on carbon offsets

European airlines drop vague promises on carbon offsets

European airlines are starting to become prudent when promoting flight carbon-offset measures, such as reforestation, following courtroom losses and stepped-up pressure by regulators.

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France's ex-president Sarkozy escorted to jail over Libya funding conviction

France's ex-president Sarkozy escorted to jail over Libya funding conviction

France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy left home on Tuesday to head to jail after being found guilty of seeking to acquire Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential run.

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Maharaj takes seven as South Africa dismiss Pakistan for 333

Maharaj takes seven as South Africa dismiss Pakistan for 333

Spinner Keshav Maharaj took seven wickets as world champions South Africa dismissed Pakistan for 333 in the second and final Test in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

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Indian capital chokes after Diwali firework frenzy

Indian capital chokes after Diwali firework frenzy

Toxic air in India's capital hit more than 56 times the UN health limit early Tuesday, after fireworks for the Hindu festival of Diwali worsened air pollution.

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